1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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It keeps stalling on us.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-14
Also filed under Electrical system
Suspension
2 of 9 total reports mention: suspension.
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Discovered while replacing the rear axle assembly, the u bolts that connect the rear axle housing to the leaf springs had almost rusted thru.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-22
Visibility
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.
Fuel system, diesel
1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.
Equipment
1 of 9 total reports mentions: equipment.
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After the vehicle has been driven for awhile it develops a very sever shaking. It is to the point it knocks stuff off the dash and out of the cup holders. I have had the tires changed, rotated, balanced. This does nothing to help.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-08
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.